Located on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia:
509 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty, NSW 2261.

Backpackers - make sure you include the Central Coast into your itinerary, you won't regret it!!

The Central Coast is an urban region in the Australian state of New South Wales, located on the coastline north of Sydney and south of LakeMacquarie and Newcastle.Only a short journey from the spectacular city of Sydney, The Central Coast is a wonderful area with much to offer. Bluewater Backpackers is the ONLY accommodation of it's kind in this region. Being so close to Sydney, don't miss out on discovering the leisurely Coastal lifestyle. Beaches are numerous as are surf breaks. A few worth mentioning are Forresters Beach, Bateau Bay, Blue Lagoon, Shelly Beach, Toowoon Bay and The Entrance.

The surrounding areas provide many different activities to be enjoyed. For the tourists there are many attractions to come and see. The Central Coast is so popular because you have many options available from seaside, rural, hinterland and city lifestyles. The region has many historical places to visit and tourists have been coming since the 1800's.

ACTIVITIES
What you can expect when you visit The Central Coast:
There are so many activities to mention, you can choose to do as much or as little as you like....
Swimming, surfing and relaxing at the beach - remember we are only 400 metres from Shelly Beach!!

Also - Fishing, Horseriding, Canoeing, 4WD day Trips, Abseiling, Adventure Activities, Amusement Centres, Art Galleries, Boat Hire, Charters and Tours, Diving, Rock Climbing, Cinemas and Theatres, Cruises, Paintball and Lazer Skirmish, Shopping Centres, Toursit Attractions, Look outs and parks, Pelican feeding, Nightclubs and restaurants.

CENTRAL COAST OVERVIEW
The Central Coast has an approximate population of 316,000 making it the third largest urban area in New South Wales and the ninth largest urban area in Australia. Geographically, the Central Coast is generally considered to include the region bounded by the Hawkesbury River in the south, the Watagan Mountains in the west and the southern end of Lake Macquarie in the north.
Politically, it is administered as two local government areas; City of Gosford and Wyong Shire.
The region is a network of towns that have been linked in recent years by expanding suburban development. The main urban cluster of the region surrounds the northern shore of Brisbane Water and includes the Coast's largest population centre, Gosford, stretching east to the retail centre of Erina. Other major commercial centres on the Coast are Wyong, Tuggerah, The Entrance, Terrigal, and Woy Woy. Large numbers of people who live in the  region commute daily to work in Sydney. The Central Coast is also a popular tourist destination, and a popular area for retirement. As a result, the cultural identity of the region is distinct from that of the large and diverse metropolis of Sydney as well as the Newcastle and Hunter Valley region, with its mining, heavy industry and port.

CLIMATE

HOW TO GET HERE
We offer free transfers from local bus depots and train stations 24/7 - please book ahead with reception.
Situated on the east coast of New South Wales Australia, the Central Coast is located just over one hour's drive south of Newcastle and north of Sydney.

By Car
The Central Coast is easily accessible via the Sydney to Newcastle Freeway.
From Sydney ? Approximately 60 to 90 minutes
From Newcastle ? Around 60 minutes

By Train
Trains operate to the Central Coast from both Sydney and Newcastle with services departing approximately every 30 minutes.
Newcastle to Gosford = Approximately 90 minutes
Sydney to Gosford = Approximately 85 minutes

By Bus
An airport shuttle service operates daily from Sydney Airport.